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analogues in the beard of man, the mane of the lion, and the 

 plumage of some birds. 



In obtaining the scales, I have found the best way to 

 examine a wing is to lay it on a clean slide, place another 

 upon it, and apply a moderate amount of pressure. Upon 

 separating the slips, plenty of scales from either side, in their 

 relative positions, will be found on the glass slides. If re- 

 quired to mount, a ring of varnish may be run round, and 

 when nearly set, a glass cover being laid on the slide, it re- 

 quires only a finishing coat when dry to make it ready for the 

 cabinet. 



KoTE. — My observations have been confirmed by the examination of 

 many tropical and Continental species of the above-mentioned families ; and 

 since January of this year (18GS), 1 have become aware that Mr, J . Watson, 

 of Manchester, has read papers on the " Plumules," before the Manchester 

 Literary and Philosophical Society, and is engaged, as I learn by corres- 

 pondence, in publishing a work on that subject, to be illustrated by 600 

 tisrures. 



